Amber Noizumi is a television writer and producer who has quickly established herself as a bold, imaginative new voice. Upcoming, Noizumi co-wrote, co-created and co-showran Netflix’s groundbreaking hour-long Emmy Award Winning adult animated series BLUE EYE SAMURAI alongside Michael Green. She began her writing career in journalism at Newsday and the Los Angeles Times. BLUE EYE SAMURAI is Noizumi’s introduction to the entertainment industry, confidently presenting her as an exciting voice to watch.
A panel of well-known animation stars and past Annie award winners will discuss their projects and skills that earned them a prestigious Annie award win. Moderated by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Executive Director Aubry MIntz, the audience will remain engaged with remarkable stories by these talented artists discussing both studio and independent production and offering advice on what it takes to become the top of their field and how to survive during difficult, challenging times in this important industry.